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French-Brazilian Geography : The Influence of French Geography in Brazil / by José Borzacchiello da Silva.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Silva, José Borzacchiello da., Author.
- Series:
- SpringerBriefs in Latin American Studies, 2366-763X
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Cultural geography.
- Human geography.
- International relations.
- Cultural Geography.
- Human Geography.
- International Relations.
- Local Subjects:
- Cultural Geography.
- Human Geography.
- International Relations.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (131 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed. 2016.
- Place of Publication:
- Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- This book analyses the development of geography as a scientific discipline in Brazil, highlighting how the established partnerships with French geographers have helped shape scientific progress in the country. It connects economic development and politics with the study of geography in Brazil. The author, José Borzacchiello da Silva, includes interviews with renowned French geographers, documenting their insight into the French contribution to geography in Brazil. The research partnerships established have been significant to the foundation and growth of the discipline in the country.
- Contents:
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Antecedents: French geography in Brazil
- 3. The Hegemony of French geography in Brazil 4. Periodization – A suggestion
- 5. New Geographers enter the scene
- 6. Brazil in France
- 7. Theses produced by Brazilians in France
- 8. Conclusions.
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters.
- ISBN:
- 3-319-31023-2
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